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HAA Project Update We are pleased to have received the first two batches of our HAA project which have been delivered to KMS Railtech and Trains4U. The factory is working hard to deliver the rest of the range as soon as practically possible. We would like to thank everyone for their patience and understanding over the past few months during this challenging period. The factory will be sending the remainder of the range in batches over the next month. Updates will be provided as and when more information becomes available.

Cavalex Class 56 painted samples - Warley preview We’re really looking forward to the Warley exhibition this weekend! We will have all four painted class 56 samples on our stand B20 to view, as well as the latest news and samples from other projects!

Thanks for your kind comments, we are pleased to hear that you like the look of our Class 56 project so far. Regarding double heading, this is is something that we will be testing once the painted samples arrive. We would expect this to be the same as with all Loksound V5 fitted locos with the consist setup being mainly down to the DCC controller being used. Hope that helps.

Class 56 Kadee coupling test At GETS earlier this month, we were asked about the compatibility of using Kadee couplings with our Class 56. Thanks to Allan Cromarty and The Stafford Railway Circle, who kindly allowed us conduct a test to test on their layout “Whiteacres”. The locomotive and first wagon were coupled together using Kadee couplings and as can be seen from the below video, no issues were experienced using these type of couplings. Thanks again to Allan and The Stafford Railway Circle.

One of the characteristics of the Class 56 was the fitting of Slow Speed Control for work on Merry-Go-Round traffic to aid with the loading of coal at Collieries and unloading at Power Stations. This was an important feature that we wanted to include on our model to allow customers to recreate this on their layouts. As part of the testing process, the EP sample was run at slow speed under load to check that our model can run smoothly at slow speeds. Here is a video of our 56 sample on Barrow Hill Junction on speed step 6 pulling 36 Cavalex HAAs on test. It is a long video, but we felt that it was important to show this capability of the model. Our thanks to Michael Rhodes for allowing us to run our 56 and HAAs on Barrow Hill Junction. Michael Rhodes’ Barrow Hill Junction is featured in the latest issue of Hornby Magazine.

Thank you to everyone that visited our stand over the weekend at the Hornby Magazine Great Electric Train show. It was very special to see a rake of our HAAs lapping round Making Tracks 2 all weekend - thanks also to Pete Waterman and the Railnuts team for allowing us to haul their HAAs with our 56 EP sample! Looking forward to the painted samples arriving.

We have been testing out the haulage capability of our forthcoming class 56 on Barrow Hill Junction using 36 of our HAAs. The Trains4U and KMS weathered HAAs proved a suitable and prototypical load for testing the Class 56 sample. Here are a couple of video clips of the Class 56 pulling the HAAs: Our thanks to Michael Rhodes for allowing us to run our 56 and HAAs on Barrow Hill Junction. Michael Rhodes’ Barrow Hill Junction is featured in the latest issue of Hornby Magazine.

Class 56 Project Update We have been testing out the haulage capability of our forthcoming class 56 on Barrow Hill Junction using 36 of our weathered HAAs! Click the link to see the latest project update: class-56-update-october-2022 Links below to video clips of the Class 56 in action: Our thanks to Michael Rhodes for helping us with the testing stage of the project. Michael Rhodes’ Barrow Hill Junction is featured in the latest issue of Hornby Magazine.

HAA Project Update As the production stage of the process for our HAA project nears completion we wanted to show a pre-production sample of our brown cradle HOP AB. These models will be arriving over the next couple of months and available to pre-order from KMS Railtech and Trains4U. Keep an eye on our website and social media pages for updates.

Hi 47007stratford, Sadly, the models have had to be completely remade from scratch which as I am sure you can understand takes time for the factory to complete. Unfortunately, this has also had an impact on production for the whole project. The factory is hoping to have the first batch of Models ready for shipping at the end of the month. We apologise for the delay.

Well I have to say that was quite a weekend. To see our first locomotive turn its wheels for the very first time on Saturday morning was an incredible sight and the feeling that accompanied this was something that I will never forget. A milestone reached. To say that we are excited about this project is an understatement! Here is another clip of the Romanian example on some of our BBA wagons in EWS livery. Our thanks to Mike Buick for allowing us to run our loco on his superb Oak Road layout.

Andy, I am now preparing a stringent testing schedule for the model! I have a couple of ideas.

DEMU SHOWCASE 2022 Two more Cavalex Class 56 samples have arrived this week from ESU in time for DEMU Showcase next weekend. Romanian and Doncaster built examples (33-55) will be available to view on our stand all weekend - so if you’re attending please come and see them in the flesh!

Hi Bishdurham, We are just waiting to hear from the factory on when they will be on their way. The first and last for Locomotion Models are due to be shipped with the next batch but we are awaiting further information. We will provide updates as and when we know more.

The first factory assembled/running Class 56 samples have arrived with ourselves and ESU for assessment. We are looking forward to showing off the above sample at DEMU Showcase on the weekend of the 23rd and 24th of July 2022. If you are attending the show, please visit our stand to view the sample in more detail.

Morning Ian, Further information on the sound options will hopefully be released over the next couple of months. We will of course keep everyone updated as and when we have updates.

Morning Guy, It is a render, the decorated samples should hopefully be with us over the next few months. We are really looking forward to Showcase.

DEMU Showcase 2022 DEMU Showcase is the premier UK exhibition dedicated to diesel and electric modelling and we will be attending the show on the weekend of the 23rd and 24th of July 2022. If you are visiting the show, please pop along to our stand and say hello. More details about the show can be found on the DEMU Society website, link below: https://www.demu.org.uk/showcase/showcase-2022

Hmm, what about another loco that has similar CP bogies.....

Our class 56 design gives us the ability to offer different cab styles at each end of the model, something not previously available to potential customers. Here is a photo of the body shells for our forthcoming 56049 which has different style cabs at each end.

Class 56 Project Update The first Cavalex 56 sample! We’re extremely excited to show off this hand assembled first sample of our forthcoming class 56 locomotive. We’re expecting the first factory assembled samples with all of the parts soon - so look out for further updates! Please bear in mind this is a hand assembled sample by us and there are numerous parts that aren’t fitted perfectly which will be rectified on future samples.

Thanks Roy, email received. Electronic email is great when it works!

Good evening Roy, I have just checked our email, and spam folder, and as of today we have not received an email confirming your delivery address. We also sent a reminder yesterday evening in addition to the email which was sent to all customers on the 13th of April. Could you please check? Many thanks

A little teaser photo showing the two cab designs for our forthcoming class 56. The first injection sprues are on their way to us for review ahead of the first working sample.

I am now imagining Boxenby Yard by the TMD full of HAAs.......and 56s!